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Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Planned apartment complexes promise 200 new units near campus
Students peacefully protesting and celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Junior at last years "Marade."
SDSU to host MLK ‘Marade’ again
Abby Johnson and Grace Fritz decorating the Blueprint Christmas Tree in the Student Union.
Holiday Open House Brings Holiday Season to Union
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
Tuition freeze fate uncertain in upcoming legislative session
INTEK worker transporting vents in Meadows
Meadows residents express health concerns
Griffin Wilde catching a pass in the endzone. Wilde scored two touchdowns in the SDSU 55-14 victory.
Jacks take down the Cardinals 55-14
Burr and the Jackrabbits finished with three losses on the season. Burr played in all 30 of SDSU's matches.
Freshman shows potential in first collegiate season
Adam Bock Returning a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. It was Bock's second pick six of his college career, his first being against UC Davis in 2021.
Jacks topple Griz 35-18 in playoff victory
The Jacks took their second loss in a row in the NCAA Volleyball National Tournament against Miami.
Jacks suffer sweep to Miami in NCAA National Tournament
This season, Oscar Cluff averages, 18.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game and 2.6 assists per game. Cluff is ranked second in the country in rebounds and first in the country for double-doubles with seven on the year.
Cluff shines in win against Tigers; Jacks prepare for Big Sky Challenge
Festival of Lights 'kickoff for Christmas'
Festival of Lights ‘kickoff for Christmas’
Brooklyn & Nick are two students acting in the upcoming Macbeth production, which will be presented for the first time on November 21 and run until November 24.
Shakespeare’s ‘cursed’ play comes to campus
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Gift Shop includes a variety of gift items, many from South Dakota.
Local gift shops band together to promote event
Community Art Day
Community Art Day
Larson in the main stage area of the CMA awards that was hosted in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 24
Behind the Scenes at the CMA’s
Lainey Wilson on stage during her performance in Sioux Falls.
Concert review: Lainey Wilson returns to Sioux Falls on first headlining arena tour
Student Journalism Matters
“Reagan was released on August 30, 2024. It’s loosely adapted from the book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” by Paul Kegnor.
“Reagan”: Boring movie, mediocre propaganda
‘Serving the student body’
‘Serving the student body’
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Western Illinois shocks SDSU in Summit League Tournament

Andrew Holtan, Sports Writer
March 9, 2019

Softball hopes to capitalize on last year’s success

Andrew Holtan, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2019
MIRANDA SAMPSON

Otzelberger, Johnston, Stiegelmeier ink contracts

Andrew Holtan, Sports Reporter
January 15, 2019
Headed to semis: Jacks take down Kennesaw State Owls

Headed to semis: Jacks take down Kennesaw State Owls

Andrew Holtan, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2018

MBB: Jacks shoot to win NCAA Tournament game

Andrew Holtan
November 7, 2018

South Dakota State football falls 24-9 to Cedar Falls

Andrew Holtan
October 21, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON Sophomore linebacker Seven Wilson (7), Sophomore safety Joshua Manchigiah and Junior linebacker Christian Rozeboom take down Youngstown States offense during the SDSU vs. Youngstown State football game Saturday, Oct. 13 in Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

Jacks ice Youngstown Penguins on Hobo Day game

Andrew Holtan
October 13, 2018
MIRANDA SAMPSON

Brown brothers find a home at SDSU

Andrew Holtan
October 3, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Paige Gerdes (16) during batting practice in the spring at the SJAC.

Fresh off historic season, softball starts fall schedule

Andrew Holtan
September 12, 2018

Iowa brothers join forces on SDSU football squad

Andrew Holtan
August 22, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Skyler Monaghan runs in the second heat of the men’s 400 meter dash during the South Dakota Invitational meet April 10 at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion.

Sports in Brief

Andrew Holtan
April 25, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Sophomore Haley Mottinger competes in the women’s 100 meter hurdles during the SD Invitational meet April 11 at USD. Mottinger placed 10th with a time of 15.54.

Athlete of the week: Haley Mottinger

Andrew Holtan
April 25, 2018
Photo by Abby Fullenkamp

Top five sports moments of 2017-18

Andrew Holtan
April 25, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Ali Herdliska readies to bunt the ball during practice April 9 in the SJAC. The Jacks face Western Illinois April 28 and 29 in Macomb, Illinois. SDSU is 27-12 overall and 8-3 in the conference.

Summit League regular season title up for grabs

Andrew Holtan
April 25, 2018
GOJACKS.COM

SDSU terminates tennis programs

Andrew Holtan
April 25, 2018
GOJACKS.COM

Athlete of the Week: Brittney Morse

Andrew Holtan
April 18, 2018
Sports in Brief

Sports in Brief

Andrew Holtan
April 18, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Paige Gerdes (16) during batting practice in the spring at the SJAC.

Softball heads to Fort Wayne to face last place Mastodons

Andrew Holtan
April 18, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior Phil Velez watches his hit during the game against Fort Wayne March 31, 2017. The Jacks are 7-20 overall and 5-5 in their conference.

Athlete of the Week: Phil Velez

Andrew Holtan
April 11, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Ali Herdliska bunts during practice April 10 in the SJAC. The team has been forced o practice inside due to inclement weather.

Weather displaces practices, games for spring sports

Andrew Holtan
April 11, 2018
Sophomore Jennifer Sutton winds up to deliver a pitch. 

Home opener pushed back again, Jacks prepare for Bison

Andrew Holtan
April 11, 2018
FILE PHOTO Senior Madison Hope pitches during the game against Omaha April 21, 2017. SDSU faces USD at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7 in Sioux Falls.

Athlete of the Week: Madison Hope

Andrew Holtan
April 4, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior Rachel King competes in the second heat of the women’s 5,000-meter run Feb. 10. The Jacks will travel to Vermillion for the Dakota Duals Saturday, April 7.

Sports in brief

Andrew Holtan
April 4, 2018
FILE PHOTO Junior Baily Janssen swings during the game September 25, 2016. The SDSU softball team is 21-10 on the season and will play South Dakota April 7 and 8 in Sioux Falls.

Softball home opener postponed, will play in Sioux Falls

Andrew Holtan
April 4, 2018
FILE PHOTO Junior Seth Gross wrestles against Wyoming’s Bryce Meredith during the 141-pound bout Jan. 18. Meredith defeated Gross with a decision of 4-2. Gross won the 133-pound title at the NCAA Devision I Championships March 17 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Athlete of the Week: Seth Gross

Andrew Holtan
March 21, 2018
FILE PHOTO Junior Ali Herdliska up to bat during the game against Omaha April 21, 2017.

Five things to know about Jacks softball

Andrew Holtan
March 21, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP The South Dakota State men's team celebrates after clinching a NCAA Tournament bid under the direction of head coach T.J. Otzelberger.

SDSU hopes great offense, experience lead to first tournament win

Andrew Holtan
March 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) blows past his defender in Thursday’s game against USD. The Jacks have finished conference play and will begin Summit League tournament play against WIU at 6 p.m. March 3rd at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

Men cruise into tournament as top team

Andrew Holtan
February 28, 2018
South Dakota State's Lane Severyn (25) attempts a lay up over South Dakota's Matt Mooney (13). SDSU defeated USD 76-72.

Severyn lifts Jacks over Coyotes, win Summit League regular season title

Andrew Holtan
February 23, 2018
FILE PHOTO

Athlete of the Week: Mallory McQuistan

Andrew Holtan
February 14, 2018
Sports in Brief

Sports in Brief

Andrew Holtan
February 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior forward guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) blocks NDSU forward guard A.J. Jacobson (21) during the first half of the game Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

Lockdown defense puts Jacks at top of Summit League

Andrew Holtan
February 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Junior forward Mike Daum (24) goes for a hook shot over NDSU forward Rocky Kreuser during the second half of the game Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois for the Military Appreciation game at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

‘Dauminating’ on, off court: basketball star talks legacy

Andrew Holtan
February 14, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior Vanessa Lane competes in the women’s shot put Jan. 19 during the SDSU DII Invitation meet . The Jacks host the SDSU Indoor Classic starting at 2 p.m. Feb. 9 and 9 a.m. Feb. 10 in the Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex.

Athlete of the week: Vanessa Lane

Andrew Holtan
February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) and sophomore guard Beau Brown (15) celebrate Jenkins' layup before a media timeout during the second half of the game against NDSU Feb. 1. The Jacks beat the Bison 82-63. They host Western Illinois at 2pm Saturday, Feb. 17 in Frost Arena.

Jacks hit road, Daum continues to shine

Andrew Holtan
February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Head swim coach Doug Humphrey and assistant Kaden Huntrods watch the 1,000 yard freestyle during the women's swim meet against UNI Friday, Jan. 26. The women's team is 5-1 overall and the men's team is 3-1 overall.

Humphrey sees success in first season

Andrew Holtan
February 7, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Sophomore Martin Mueller celebrates pinning Wyoming’s Chaz Polson Jan. 18. The Jacks have won 10 duals in a row and will host Iowa State at 1 p.m. Feb. 4.

Athlete of the Week: Martin Mueller

Andrew Holtan
January 31, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Redshirt junior guard Macy Miller (12) drives the ball down the court during the first half of the game against Western Illinois Saturday, Jan. 20. SDSU won 84-48.

Athlete of the Week: Macy Miller

Andrew Holtan
January 24, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior guard Skyler Flatten (1) goes for a layup against North Dakota Dec. 12, 2017. The Jacks won 99-63. They host Fort Wayne at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 27 in Frost Arena.

Jacks at top of Summit League with Flatten’s excellent three point shooting

Andrew Holtan
January 24, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Senior forward guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23) goes for a layup during the second half of the Lamb Bonanza game against Denver Jan. 13. SDSU beat Denver 94-72.

South Dakota Showdown: Top two teams in Summit League face off

Andrew Holtan
January 24, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP

Jacks continue hot start in Summit League play

Andrew Holtan
January 17, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman guard David Jenkins Jr. (5) drives the ball down the court during the second half of the Oral Roberts game Thursday, Jan. 11. The Jacks won 78-75.

Jenkins has potential to become next SDSU basketball star, NBA draft pick

Andrew Holtan
January 17, 2018
ABBY FULLENKAMP

Daum and Jenkins Jr. lead men with impressive season start

Andrew Holtan
November 29, 2017
ABBY FULLENKAMP Freshman forward Tylee Irwin shoots during the third quarter against North Dakota Nov. 15. SDSU beat UND 66-52. SDSU hosts Fort Wayne at 2 p.m. in Frost Arena Saturday, Jan. 27.

Women face tough test against No. 4 Cardinals

Andrew Holtan
November 29, 2017
SUBMITTED An artist’s rendering shows the plans for the new practice facility that will be located south of Frost Arena. It will cover most of an existing commuter parking lot. The facility will include two gyms that will be used by the men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team.

Construction begins on new practice facility

Andrew Holtan
November 29, 2017
Mike Daum Summit League 2017

Daum shines on offense, still has work to do on other end

Andrew Holtan
November 18, 2017
ABBY FULLENKAMP

Men prepare for tough environment

Andrew Holtan
November 15, 2017
FRANKIE HERRERA

Wrestling wants wild atmosphere against Gophers

Andrew Holtan
November 15, 2017
Jacks face familiar foe: open season against UC Irvine

Jacks face familiar foe: open season against UC Irvine

Andrew Holtan
November 8, 2017
Actions at the Summit League Basketball Tournament semifinal game against USD March 6. The Jacks won 74-71.

Lofty expectations set for Jacks

Andrew Holtan
November 1, 2017
Jacks increase win streak, remain top of the Summit League

Jacks increase win streak, remain top of the Summit League

Andrew Holtan
October 25, 2017
FILE PHOTO

Miller prepares comeback after second knee injury

Andrew Holtan
October 25, 2017
THIEN NGUYEN Jake Wieneke is brought down after catching a 19-yard pass for a first down Oct. 14 during the Hobo Day game. The Jacks fell to the Panthers 38-18.

Jackrabbit hopes for championship dead before they arrive

Andrew Holtan
October 18, 2017
Remembering the top five football games in Hobo Day history

Remembering the top five football games in Hobo Day history

Andrew Holtan
October 11, 2017
Community service

Jackrabbit athletics dedicate time in community, internationally

Andrew Holtan
September 28, 2017

Jackrabbit wrestlers knock off Stanford

Andrew Holtan
February 18, 2015

Jacks top Bison, tie for conference lead

Andrew Holtan
February 18, 2015

Columnist takes sides on college football playoffs

Andrew Holtan
November 12, 2014
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